You're on the Verge of a Miracle - Thanks, Rich Mullins

Melody and I have been in search of a new church. This is a topic worthy of its own blog, but for now I would like to focus on something more pressing on my mind. I have become increasingly interested in charismatic church services. A charismatic student in one of my classes made an interesting point regarding churches in his denomination. He said that in some charismatic churches there can be disappointment if something miraculous doesn't happen every Sunday. It made me think about how content I am with nothing miraculous happening at church. I get up and go to church expecting to worship God in song, expecting to pray, expecting the pastor to bring a word from the Lord, but almost never expecting a miracle. I would rather expect a miracle every Sunday and be let down once in a while, than to continue expecting nothing and have my expectations met.

Counting My Blessings

I feel so privileged to  be in seminary right now. It has been such a blessing to learn in this multicultural, multi-denominational setting.  Melody has been incredibly supportive in every way and she always listens patiently as I ramble on about my newest idea or theory. 

Our new city is also starting to grow on us and I feel more at home every day. Melody mentioned that we were probably in culture shock when we first got here and I agreed. Everyday I feel like God blesses me in ways that I don't acknowledge or even know about. There are countless small provisions that the Lord brings throughout the day that show me what a loving God we have.